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  1. LawrenceA

    Are there any good books that focus on matchlock firearms?

    Snapping matchlock. I think I found something I am struggling to see inside the lock anywhere
  2. LawrenceA

    Are there any good books that focus on matchlock firearms?

    Anyone got a pattern for a snaplock?'I feel that urge to start a bildun!
  3. LawrenceA

    Must set trigger before cocking

    Adjust the spring tension down if you can and or remove the sharp edges. OR JUST SEND THE GUN TO ME!!!
  4. LawrenceA

    Must set trigger before cocking

    Not sure on TC's but this can be caused by the sear striking the trigger which in turn is caused by the geometry between the trigger and sear being wrong. It can be fixed by dropping the trigger mechanism or filing the top of the trigger where it strikes the sear. Not something you rush to do...
  5. LawrenceA

    Found This Flask in an Antique/Junk Shop

    Certainly can. But they are sold as gimmicky coin purses at souvenir shops
  6. LawrenceA

    Found This Flask in an Antique/Junk Shop

    Scrotum flask piccies as @French Colonial requested
  7. LawrenceA

    12 bore rifle twist rate

    Found this http://kwk.us/twist.html
  8. LawrenceA

    Not liking my rust bluing turn out. Suggestion on alternative?

    I would be inclined to try another coat if the existing finish is reasonably even. Maybe the alloy just needs a bit of prompting. Always sand and start again
  9. LawrenceA

    need help id'ing a caplock double shotgun

    I got this one. Test fired it then went hunting. Its 14g
  10. LawrenceA

    12 bore rifle twist rate

    Sorry I dont have the knowledge on that one. Basically the twist required is related to the bullet length and the velocity. I believe the formula is hiding in Google somewhere. As @bubba.50 said 1:28 seems quick but a modern 12g slug rifled barrel has a 1:36". Reality is velocity is unlikely to...
  11. LawrenceA

    12 bore rifle twist rate

    Whether they strip depends on more variables than you list so I doubt anyone would be able to answer. If the spin is too fast, the lands too shallow or the lead to soft then yes they will strip. On the other hand if the bullet (and potentially patch) and rifling match the powder charge you won't...
  12. LawrenceA

    Found This Flask in an Antique/Junk Shop

    Here is a coupla Rudyards and a couple of mine. Got one laying around made from a camel scrotum .
  13. LawrenceA

    Which Kibler rifle and caliber?

    Shooting hogs then go 58. The buggers can bite
  14. LawrenceA

    Examples of latter-day European / western matchlocks

    What post is that? Actually not sure I have those photos. I do have some of guns and knives
  15. LawrenceA

    Examples of latter-day European / western matchlocks

    Yes. Beware the one they call Rudyard!!!! I hear he eats young flintlocks for breakfast.
  16. LawrenceA

    Would this flintlock fit on a CVA Kentucky pistol 45Cal.???

    Failing that don't L&R do a replacement? Or for the more adventurous a Chambers Gunsmith lock
  17. LawrenceA

    First Build

    We knew what you meant. Nice gun. Wish I had one.
  18. LawrenceA

    First Build

    I built mine in the Australian tropics. I went shorts and shoes (no shirt) and a fan. I could get a coupla hours or so before needing to stop drink and drip dry.
  19. LawrenceA

    Unknown rifle, possibly foreign.

    To sum up what is above. It is not an American firearm. It is likely a Belgian Trade gun, with a walnut stock and no accommodation for a ramrod, that was probably owned by the ethnic minorities in the highland provinces of South East Asia and in particular Vietnam. Clearer photos of the lock and...
  20. LawrenceA

    Advice / Help with Removing Paint off of a Hawken Rifle

    No it isnt normal to have it hang out the side like that
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